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5 dni temu · Freedom of Speech and Expression in the Philippines. The right to freedom of speech and expression is enshrined in Section 4, Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which states: "No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances."
(a) "Public assembly" means any rally, demonstration, march, parade, procession or any other form of mass or concerted action held in a public place for the purpose of presenting a lawful cause; or expressing an opinion to the general public on any particular issue; or protesting or influencing any state of affairs whether political, economic ...
One of the earliest recorded protests in the Philippines was a massive rally staged by the first workers’ union in the country, the Union Obrera Democratica de Filipinas, which called for an eight-hour workday and the recognition of May 1 as a public holiday.
26 maj 2022 · Dozens were hurt when cops forcibly dispersed the protesters calling for an independent foreign affairs policy for the Philippines.
The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 was passed during for President Aquino’s administration, and its provision on libel has been consistently weaponized against human rights defenders since its adoption.
The right of peaceful assembly is widely respected in the Philippines although the police may forcibly disperse protests and COVID-19 restrictions were applied inconsistently. The International Human Rights Framework on the Right of Peaceful Assembly.
Protesters across the globe are facing a potent mix of pushbacks, with a growing number of laws and other measures to restrict the right to protest; the misuse of force, the expansion of unlawful mass and targeted surveillance; internet shutdowns and online censorship; and abuse and stigmatization.
